Scientific Name: Syzygium floribundum (was Waterhousia floribunda)

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  • Pronunciation:
    sigh-ZIDGE- ee-um floor-ee-BUND-um
  • Common Name:
    Weeping Lilly Pilly, Waterhousia
  • Derivation:
    Syzygium: from the Greek syzygos - yoking. from syn - together zygon - yoke. In some species petals join to form calyptra (cap, hood, cape) which is shed as flower expands. |floribundum: abundant flowers
  • Type:
    Tree
  • Family:
    MYRTACEAE
  • Status:
    Select Status
  • Flowers:
    White. Spring, summer. in panicles, petals shed when flower opens, stamens 3-7 mm long. Style 4-10mm.
  • Fruit:
    Berry. Green. Depressed, globular 1.3-2 cm dia, crowned by persistent calyx lobes.
  • Flowers Color:
    Select Color
  • Fruit Color:
    Select Color
  • Vegetation Type:
    Riparian. Rainforest
  • Species List:
    Kin Kin Arboretum, Weyba Esp, Kennilworth Fig Tree Walk, Bush food, NLTalks2010, Coolum High, Cooroy Mill Site, Noosa High School, Cooloothin Corner, Johns, Upper Yandina Creek, Kin Kin Scrub, Heritage Park, Regional Ecosystem 12.3.1.
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: fruit edible

Identification Notes

Distinguishable by the shape of their fruits. ||Branches pendulous.||Leaves 5.5-17 cm, with numerous oil glands. Old leaves turn red and are retained on tree.||

Associated Fauna

Butterflies: nectar feeding butterflies, Bright Oakblue||

Landscaping Notes

Landscaping potential in suitable areas. ||Noosa Council Preferred Species list . ||Successfully propogated by Noosa & District Landcare. ||Prefers moist, well-drained site. ||Makes good specimen tree or windbreak. Needs root guard. ||Indoor pot plant potential.||Propagation is from seed, ripening in autumn and germinating readily. Cuttings are also successful. Hardy fast-growing tree if given plenty of water.||Robust screen.||Feature foliage||Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery|Successfully propagated by Florabunda Bushcare nursery, Woombye|Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||